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New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is hoping to rejoin the team in time for a playoff push. Alvarez has only appeared in 56 games for New York this season as he’s dealt with multiple injuries and on-field struggles. The fourth-year pro was just assigned to Triple-A as he recovers from a sprained thumb when […]

Despite being five games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL East lead, the New York Mets continue to push forward. Fresh off two series wins, including a sweep of the Phillies at Citi Field, the Mets hosted another division rival in the Miami Marlins. Although New York lost the series opener Thursday, they rebounded […]

A series loss to the Washington Nationals felt like rock bottom, but apparently, that was just the jolt the New York Mets needed. They overpowered the Atlanta Braves, swept the first-place Philadelphia Phillies and just hung 19 runs on the Miami Marlins, fortifying their hold on the final National League Wild Card slot and cutting […]

The New York Mets have made history during their series against the Miami Marlins. For instance, Pete Alonso joined Albert Pujols as the only MLB player to hit 30+ home runs in their first six shortened seasons.  On Friday, they achieved another feat by scoring the most runs in a home game franchise history, per […]

The New York Mets suffered a frustrating 7-4 defeat to the Miami Marlins on Thursday night at Citi Field, falling to 72-62 on the season and leaving fans disappointed after a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies this week. The loss was a reminder of how costly defensive lapses can be, as the Mets committed three […]

Pete Alonso and the New York Mets rode a wave of momentum into their home game at Citi Field in Queens on Thursday night against the Miami Marlins. Coming off a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies at home, the Mets were determined to extend their win streak in the series opener versus the visiting […]

The New York Mets (72-61) flew close to the danger zone last week, and could certainly fall back near there, but they are once again looking more like the ballclub that fans envisioned when the season started. They hold a four-and-a-half-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds for the third and final National League Wild Card […]

It’s been a rollercoaster of a season for Francisco Alvarez with multiple stops in the minors. The New York Mets’ catcher was just cleared to begin a rehab assignment as he attempts to return from his latest hand injury. Unfortunately the team will have to wait a bit longer for the fourth-year backstop to rejoin […]

The New York Mets have a rising star making waves in the National League — Nolan McLean. In just his first three big-league starts, the 24-year-old right-hander has done more than stabilize the Mets rotation — he’s already carved out a place in MLB rookie pitcher history. McLean has delivered a dazzling stat line to […]

The New York Mets faced the Philadelphia Phillies in a pivotal three-game series in Queens. New York took the first two games of the NL East showdown before giving the ball to Nolan McLean on Wednesday. After a historic start to his career, McLean’s legend grew with a sensational performance against a division rival. The […]

The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 on Wednesday night at Citi Field, completing a three-game sweep and moving within four games of first place in the NL East. Rookie pitcher Nolan McLean continued his historic start to the season, allowing four hits, striking out six, and walking none over eight shutout innings. […]

The New York Mets capped off a pivotal sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, and Mark Vientos continued his offensive tear in the process. The third baseman launched a two-run homer in the seventh inning, his sixth long ball over the last 10 games, helping New York secure a 6-0 shutout win at Citi […]

The New York Mets just sent a message to the entire National League. After completing a sweep of the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night, the Mets have now pulled within just four games of the NL East lead—thanks largely to one dominant factor—clutch hitting. The Mets’ RISP stats since the start of August have been […]

Winners of four out of their last five, the New York Mets are attempting to march up the NL East standings. At the moment, the Mets are locked in a four-game set with the Philadelphia Phillies, the current division leaders. The Mets won the first two matchups at Citi Field and are looking to make […]

The New York Mets have been battling all season to make a return to the MLB Playoffs after losing in the National League Championship last season. Now, the team hopes to cement an NL Wild Card spot in the next few weeks. Of course, there is still a chance the Mets’ playoff push leads to […]

The New York Mets delivered another dramatic win, with Brandon Nimmo providing the final blow in a thrilling walk-off victory against the Phillies. In a game where both teams battled fiercely, the Mets showed resilience and timely hitting to come out on top. Nimmo came through when it mattered most, slashing a game-winning single to […]

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday, thanks to a Brandon Nimmo walk-off single. Edwin Diaz picked up five straight outs in the eighth and ninth to help the Amazins pull off the win. But Mets reliever Ryan Helsley allowed a homer to Harrison Bader that tied the game, and manager […]

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, 6-5, on a Brandon Nimmo walk-off single. After Harrison Bader hit a game-tying homer off of Ryan Helsley, the Amazins had little hope. But five straight outs from Edwin Diaz, including strikeouts of Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, set the table. Nimmo came up with […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the New York Mets 6-5 on Tuesday to drop the three-game series. Now just five games ahead of the Amazins in the NL East, Philly will look to salvage the set on Wednesday. The story of Game 2 was trade deadline acquisitions, with a massive homer from a new Phillie […]

The Philadelphia Phillies found themselves at the center of another tense divisional showdown on Tuesday night at Citi Field vs. the New York Mets — but not just because of the scoreboard. Starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo was ejected from the game in the fifth inning, but not while he was still on the mound. As […]

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a three-game set in Queens. New York took the first game, cutting their NL East deficit to six games. While the Amazins should have their eyes behind them, with the Cincinnati Reds just 2.5 games behind, they can chase down the Fightins as […]

The New York Mets are trying to find wins as the season winds down. As a result, the club is making some roster moves. The Mets are calling up pitching prospect Jonah Tong, per The Athletic. Tong has pitched well in the minors recently. He dominated an outing for Triple-A Syracuse in recent days. In […]

The New York Mets entered the 2025 season with sky-high expectations. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns shocked the baseball world when he signed Juan Soto this offseason. Adding the former MVP gave New York manager Carlos Mendoza another star to add to a formidable lineup. However, injuries to players like Francisco Alvarez have […]

The New York Mets are 6-4 in their last ten games. After a shake stretch, it looks like Mets manager Carlos Mendoza got through to his team. However, Luis Torrens will have to be behind home plate for a little while longer. However, it looks like Francisco Alvarez is nearing his return to the major […]

The MLB released its schedule for the 2026 season during a time when a lot of NFL transactions are happening. Many might not have realized, but the New York Yankees and New York Mets are slated to play on 9/11 for the 25th anniversary of the tragic event that happened on September 11, 2001. The […]

On Monday night, the New York Mets began a three-game series against their division rival Philadelphia Phillies, a string of games that could end up being crucial come season’s end. The first game was supposed to be a big pitching duel between aces Kodai Senga and Christopher Sanchez, but the Mets ended up tagging the […]

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez had a rare emotional outburst in Monday night’s 13-3 blowout loss to the New York Mets at Citi Field — and cameras caught every second. The Phillies dropped their eighth straight game at Citi Field as tensions boiled over amid a tightening NL East standings race. NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John […]

The month of August hasn’t gone according to plan at all for the struggling New York Mets. They’ve gone 7-14 in the calendar month, and they were even in the middle of a six-game losing streak courtesy of two straight series sweeps at one point. With these struggles of theirs, they’ve fallen off the pace […]

The New York Mets are mired in a slump that’s knocked the team out of the division race. New York’s starting pitching has been a major concern during the club’s troubling August skid. The rotation has struggled, becoming increasingly unreliable as the season progresses. But the initial success of rookie starter Nolan McLean could spark […]

The 2025 season has been a series of hopeful highs followed by devastating lows for the New York Mets. The team has alternated between flashes of championship-caliber play and total dysfunction. There’s plenty of blame to go around for New York’s issues this season. But pitching has played a major role, highlighted by Frankie Montas’ […]

Nolan McLean appears to be the real deal. Sure, he’s only made two big-league starts, but the 24-year-old has been dominant in those outings. McLean most recently led the New York Mets to a 12-7 win over the Atlanta Braves, as the pitcher turned in seven innings of two-run baseball while striking out seven. According […]

The New York Mets (67-60) are limping through August, posting a brutal 5-13 record in the month. They continue to give the Cincinnati Reds (67-61) opportunities to pass them in the standings, and although the latter has blown chances themselves over the last few weeks, they will eventually make the National League East club pay […]

The New York Mets dropped the series finale to the Washington Nationals, 9-3, on Thursday at Nationals Park, with left-hander Sean Manaea once again at the center of concern. After an electric start that saw him strike out seven of the first 11 batters, Manaea unraveled in the middle innings, continuing a troubling pattern that […]

The New York Mets’ midsummer swoon continued on Thursday night, losing to the lowly Washington Nationals, 9-3. It is just the latest setback for the Mets, who have suddenly gone from National League East contenders to wild-card hopefuls. They are now only seven games over .500 at 67-60. That is a far cry from where […]

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto would be the leadoff hitter on almost any team in Major League Baseball. However, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza entrusted the position to star shortstop Francisco Lindor after he overcame struggles. The All-Star infielder made the most of it yet again on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. He took McKenzie […]

New York Mets fans had a little scare during their game against the Washington Nationals. Left fielder Brandon Nimmo, who’s been dealing with a neck injury all season long, was abruptly taken out of the game. It was eventually revealed that Nimmo’s back was the reason why he was taken out of the game, and […]

On his new Podcast, Café con Lindor, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has had plenty of memorable guests, but Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell might have delivered the most entertaining appearance yet. A lifelong Mets fan with baseball roots of his own, Mitchell left Lindor — and plenty of listeners — laughing with his […]

From the first inning, it seemed as though something was wrong with New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo. He looked as though he was dealing with a lot of pain, and surely enough, he volunteered to get out of the game as the neck stiffness he was dealing with proved to be far too […]

The New York Mets are entering the final stretch of the 2025 season, and with a playoff push on the line, all eyes are turning toward a potential Brandon Sproat call-up. The 24-year-old right-hander has been dominating at Triple-A Syracuse, and with Mets rotation problems piling up, the timing for a potential debut may be […]